Drab Green vs Elysian Green

Drab Green

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5a6a28 (estimate)

Elysian Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a8a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Elysian Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Drab Green.

Can I use Elysian Green instead of Drab Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Elysian Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Drab Green.

Can I use Drab Green instead of Elysian Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Drab Green is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Drab Green on the colour wheel See Elysian Green on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Drab Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Elysian Green

All matches: Drab Green equivalents · Elysian Green equivalents

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